The psychologist listed the signs of depression

Fyodor Osipov, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, lecturer at the Moscow Institute of Psychology, spoke about the signs by which depression can be detected.

In conversation with Lenta.Ru On Friday, May 16, the specialist noted that clinical depression is characterized by a complete lack of interest in life and in oneself. The disease is best detected at an early stage, otherwise there may be changes in brain chemistry that will force a person to constantly take medications.

"He can lie down, be silent, turn away to the wall. Well, the so—called coachman's pose, when a person sits down and plunges completely into himself," explained Osipov.

If you have problems sleeping or eating disorders, you should pay attention to this. It can be either simple fatigue or "severe astheno-neurotic syndrome, which can later lead to depression."

A psychologist's questionnaire will help you determine how severe a person's depressive state is.

The specialist also explained that sometimes a loss of strength and a change of mood can indicate problems with the thyroid gland. It is worth visiting an endocrinologist, nutritionist.

Everything needs to be done based on one's own resources, capabilities, and acceptance of personal limitations — this is the first prevention against depression, the specialist concluded. He advised me to find a hobby and something that brings additional income.

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On May 15, the psychologist of the highest category Sergey Lunyushin told how to distinguish depression from a bad mood. The first sign of depression, according to him, is a bad mood, depressed state, dissatisfaction with oneself. Perhaps there are thoughts about feelings of guilt, the website writes kp.ru . A person's habitual behavior and interests may also change, attention decreases, memory deteriorates, and school children and students often have lower academic performance.

On May 13, neurologist Ekaterina Demyanovskaya, in a conversation with RT, warned that cloudy weather could lead to seasonal depression. The lack of sunlight reduces the production of vitamin D, which is synthesized in the skin under the influence of sunlight. 360.ru . A rainy spring can also disrupt circadian rhythms by reducing the production of melatonin and serotonin, hormones that regulate sleep and mood.

On May 12, social psychologist Alexey Roshchin told how to "get involved" in the work process without depression. According to him, "it is better to return in a gentle mode, not to try to fulfill all the norms. At first, it is important to realize what new things have happened at work, what requests and tools have appeared," writes NSN.

In March, clinical psychologist Daria Salnikova told us what symptoms indicate the presence of depression. She noted that the initial stage of depression can be identified by a number of signs. For example, if a person is in a bad mood for a long time, if he is worried about insomnia, apathy, or unwillingness to do something, even get out of bed.